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Ozwald Boateng, OBE Born in London's Muswell Hill district on 28 February 1967, Ozwald Boateng was raised by Ghanaian parents who instilled in him a love for fashion. At just eight years old, his mother gifted him his first suit, a stylish double-breasted ensemble in purple mohair. Boateng's passion for design grew when he took on a summer job at 14, sewing linings into suits.

Neil Emile Elias Kenlock MBE a Jamaican-born photographer and media professional, was born in 1950 and has been a resident of London since the 1960s. Notably, Kenlock served as the official photographer for the British Black Panthers during the 1960s and 1970s, contributing significantly to documenting the black experience in the UK.

Amal Fashanu's commitment to social causes is evident through her collaboration with her father, former footballer John Fashanu, in establishing the Justin Fashanu Foundation. This foundation aims to combat prejudice and address homophobia within the realm of sports.

Choice FM, Britain's pioneering black radio station, began its journey in the 1990s within a modest studio located in a Brixton housing estate. Despite its humble beginnings, the station quickly surpassed all expectations and achieved remarkable success. The Trinity Gardens studio transformed into a 24-hour music hub, offering a refreshing alternative to mainstream music and serving as a platform to promote talented black artists from around the globe.

John Fashanu (born 18 September 1962) was an English television presenter and former professional footballer before moving to Nigeria where he is still in residence. Fashanu was born in Kensington, London, the son of Pearl Gopal, a nurse from British Guiana and Patrick Fashanu, a Nigerian barrister living in the UK. John and his older brother Justin, were separated from their mother and siblings at a young age and placed in foster care by Barnardo's.

Dame Jocelyn Anita Barrow DBE (15 April 1929 – 9 April 2020) was a prominent British figure known for her roles as an educator, community activist, and politician. She served as the Director for UK Development at Focus Consultancy Ltd. Additionally, she made history as the first black woman to become a governor of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and was also the founder and Deputy Chair of the Broadcasting Standards Council.

Trevor Beresford Romeo OBE (born 26 January 1963), better known as Jazzie B, is a British DJ and music producer. He is the founder of Soul II Soul. Jazzie, a London native born to parents of Antiguan descent in Hornsey, London, was the ninth child out of ten siblings. Growing up in a family where several siblings were involved in running sound systems during the 1960s and 1970s, Jazzie was exposed to music from a young age.

Jennette Arnold, OBE, a Labour Co-op politician, held the position of chair of the London Assembly for five terms. She represented the North East constituency, which included the London Boroughs of Hackney, Islington, and Waltham Forest, from 2004 to 2021. Arnold, originally from Montserrat, began her career as a nurse

Allan Glaisyer Minns (1858 – 16 September 1930) made history as a medical doctor who broke barriers by becoming the first black man to hold the position of mayor in Britain, showcasing his exceptional skills as a medical doctor and his determination to break down racial barriers.Hailing from the picturesque island of Inagua in the Bahamas, Minns was part of a large family with eight siblings